Council Announces New General Manager Appointments

The Waikato District
Council is pleased to announce the appointment of two highly
experienced professionals to its executive team.

The new
members are Sue Duignan and Tim Harty.

Council’s chief
executive, Gavin Ion said Ms Duignan will be joining the
council in April as general manager customer support and Mr
Harty will take up the position of general manager service
delivery the same month.

“It’s important I continually
review how the council operates to ensure we are providing
an effective service for our ratepayers.

“The new
general manager positions will ensure the executive team has
a stronger focus on customer support and service delivery
which better reflects the needs of our business,” he
said.

Mr Ion began the executive team review in October
2012. The outcome of the review was a reduction in general
managers reporting to the chief executive, from six to
three.
ENDS

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